Nagid

Nagid

Nagid, (Hebrew: נגיד‎), is a Hebrew term meaning a prince or leader. This title was often applied to the religious leader in Sephardic communities of the Middle Ages, generally in Egypt. Among the individuals bearing this title are the following:

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  • Samuel ha-Nagid — (also known as Ismail ibn Nagrela) (993–1055 or 1056)    Spanish statesman and scholar. In the Moslem court of Granada, Samuel ha Nagid was for thirty years in command of both domestic and foreign affairs. Originally a merchant from Córdoba,… …   Who’s Who in Jewish History after the period of the Old Testament

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